Kokoda Barracks
Kokoda Barracks is an Australian Army base located in the Canungra Military Area near Witheren, Queensland.[1] It is named after the Kokoda Track campaign during World War II.[2]
Geography
The base is in the upper Coomera River Valley between the Darlington Range and the Beechmont Range.[3]
History
The base was established in 1942 for Army jungle warfare and infantry training. It was closed from 1948 to 1954. It was in active use during the Vietnam War.[3]
Use
The Australian Army Intelligence Corps uses the facility for training.[4] The Australian Army Land Warfare Centre, Canungra is located there. Due to be being used for training, it has a high transient populaiton.[3][5]
See also
References
- ^ Remeikis, Amy (29 July 2012). "Vietnam Vets Honoured". The Sun Herald. Sydney, New South Wales: Fairfax Media Publications. p. 3.
- ^ Jobson, Christopher (2009). Looking Forward, Looking Back: Customs and Traditions of the Australian Army. Wavell Heights, Queensland: Big Sky Publishing. p. 104. ISBN 9780980325164.
- ^ a b c "Kokoda Barracks / Canungra". AAFCANS: Army & Air Force Canteen Service. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Kokoda Barracks". Defence. Australian Government. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ^ "Land Warfare Centre". Australian Army. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
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